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A70102 A brief justification of the Prince of Orange's descent into England, and of the kingdoms late recourse to arms with a modest disquisition of what may become the wisdom and justice of the ensuing convention in their disposal of the crown. Ferguson, Robert, d. 1714. 1689 (1689) Wing F733; ESTC R228036 25,801 42

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